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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,565.38, 11,823.87 and 5,209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,565.38, 11,823.87 and 5,209.27 is: 7,191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,565.38 : 11,823.87 = 5,209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,565.38/11,823.87 = 5,209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,565.38x = 11,823.87 × 5,209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,565.38x = 61,593,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,593,777.99/8,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.01

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